Something from my readings today... BIll A08070 This bill would enact the Womens Equality Act, which would break down barriers that perpetuate discrimination and inequality based on gender. New York State has a proud history and tradition of leading the nation in progressive ideals and reforms. This is especially so with respect to womens rights. In 1848, the womens suffrage movement was born at the first Womens Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, New.York. From that moment in time and continuing through today, the state has been the home of female leaders and visionaries, from Elizabeth Cady Stanton who initiated the first organized womens rights and womens suffrage move- ments, to Andre Lorde, a leading African-American poet and essayist who gave voice to womens issues, and Gloria Steinem, the journalist, author and activist. These New Yorkers have served as role models for not only their generation but for every generation to come. Over the years, New York has fallen behind in its role as a progressive leader on womens rights: Today, statistics clearly show that women in New York State are not treated equally to men. Study after. study shows gender inequality in our communities where women are paid less than men for the same work, women face discrimination in the workplace based on familial status and pregnancy, and women face discrimination in housing because of their domestic violence victim status. Further, the State still maintains antiquated laws on reproductive health that are not in line with federal law and State practice. The Womens Equality Act will break down barriers that perpetuate discrimination and inequality based on gender. New York has served as a model for equality and fairness on several issues including womens rights. The Womens Equality Act will return the State to its rightful place as a leader on womens equality.
Posted on: Wed, 23 Oct 2013 14:51:52 +0000
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